u/Cinder-Mercury

Hello, we recently submitted my partner's Citizenship Certificate application. A few days later we found out the wait had jumped to 25 months, from the 11 it had been when we started the process of putting together documents.

My partner is currently American.

I am a Canadian citizen.

Spousal Sponsorship is 17 months wait at the moment. We are currently only engaged so the timeline probably wouldn't be any faster, and obviously it's much more limiting, he wouldn't be a citizen.

I'm wondering, is it worth still doing as well, in case the Certificate Application is rejected. I'm also wondering if there's any information regarding legal details of what would happen if we got accepted on both. Would it negate the limitations/obligations associated with Spousal Sponsorship if he was recognized as a Citizen through the Certificate Process?

Is there anywhere I can get information other than to pay a lawyer?

Thank you!

Edit: Comments seem to agree this isn't possible. Doubling up would cause issues. Thanks for the help.

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